March 1, 2024 CARICOM Heads of Government, including Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, met with International Partners of Haiti including, Canada, France, the United States, the United Kingdom and the…
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CARICOM facilitates Workshop on producing Environmental and Climate Change Statistics in Saint Lucia
March 1, 2024 The CARICOM Secretariat, in collaboration with Saint Lucia and Suriname, organized a three-day workshop from 13-15 February 2024 in Saint Lucia, to provide support to Saint Lucia…
Haiti’s late President’s widow implicated in assassination
By: Staff Writer February 27, 2024 A judge in Haiti has charged the widow of the former President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse, in his July 7, 2021 assassination. A 122-page…
Does Music Drive Crime in Trinidad and Tobago?
By: Insight Crime February 27, 2024 Recent criminal cases involving artists of the “Trinibad” music genre have highlighted the links between the music industry and crime in Trinidad and Tobago.…
Colombian Criminals Use Music Industry to Launder Money
By: Insight Crime February 27, 2024 A recent case, together with several past investigations, shows how the music and events industry is being used by organized crime groups to launder…
Back-to-Back Scandals Lift Lid on Venezuela’s Judicial Corruption
By: Insight Crime February 27, 2024 In an unusual start to the year, Venezuelan authorities have charged, dismissed, and even arrested a series of judicial officials accused of corruption across…
Former Honduran president faces US court for drug trafficking.
By: Staff Writer February 23, 2024 Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez’s trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges began Tuesday with the former Donald Trump anti-drug ally on the other…
Vincymas Promotion Celebrates Phenomenal Success During T&T’s Carnival
February 23, 2024 Vincymas, the vibrant celebration of Vincentian culture, has emerged triumphant during Trinidad & Tobago’s 2024 Carnival season, captivating audiences with its unique flair and energy. The promotion,…
UK, CDB Launch US$20.7 Million Project to Improve Grenada’s Southern Water Supply Network
February 23, 2024 The water system serving the south of Grenada will be significantly upgraded under a USD 20.7 million grant from the Government of the United Kingdom, through the…
CARICOM SG sends Congratulatory Message to Saint Lucia on its 45th Independence Anniversary
February 23, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat presents its compliments to the Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia, and has the…
Former BVI PM Guilty of cocaine trafficking
By: Staff Writer February 20, 2024 Former Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, was found guilty of cocaine trafficking and racketeering charges and faces up to life in…
Former Dominican PM granted bail on incitement charges
By: Staff Writer February 20, 2024 Former prime minister of Dominica, Edison James who is facing incitement charges, has been granted bail in the sum of $50,000 after the matter…